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Approved Concentrations

Teacher candidates wishing to obtain a license for elementary education, Kindergarten - Grade 6 must complete a “concentration” in a REPA content area along with a “major” that includes general education, professional education and student teaching. The purpose of a “concentration” as a curriculum requirement for the elementary generalist is to ensure that every elementary teacher will have the opportunity to specialize in a specific content area. The Education Department along with other College departments provides the following minors:

REPA Concentrations

SMWC Minors

The number of credit hours for a minor varies and is determined by the College department offering the minor. The content minor that is imbedded in the curriculum for the elementary generalist will not appear on the face of the issued teaching license. The dual license, Kindergarten-Grade 6/Mild Intervention, does not require a minor.

The Alternate/Transition to Teaching Program is a shorter but more intensive licensure program. Admission to an Alternate/Transition to Teaching Program requires an undergraduate degree. Additionally, admission to the Transition to Teaching Program Grades 5-12 requires a degree in the content area in which the applicant wishes to be licensed (For example, an applicant who wishes to teach mathematics must have a baccalaureate or master’s degree in mathematics.)

Mild Intervention: Kindergarten-Grade 6

Mild Intervention: Grades 4, 5, 6 (Intermediate)

For educators who are pursuing or already hold a Preschool-3rd grade/Mild Intervention license plus an Intermediate (grades 4, 5, and 6) license and want to add mild intervention at the intermediate level.

Mild Intervention: Grades 5-12 (Middle School/High School)

For educators who are pursuing or already hold a middle school/high school math, science, English/language arts, or social studies license at the middle school/high school level and want to add special education (mild intervention) at the same level.

Child Development Associate (CDA)

The Education Department offers courses to prepare students for a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. The CDA credential is awarded by The Council for Professional Recognition to competent caregivers and home visitors who have demonstrated their ability to meet the CDA Competency Goals through their work in center-based home visitor, or family child care programs. Upon completion of the CDA courses, students are eligible to apply for the CDA credential from The Council for Professional Recognition [http://www.cdacouncil.org].

This Associate Degree is often considered a “stepping stone” for students who wish to continue their studies for a baccalaureate degree. Two bachelor’s degree programs are built on the EC/MI associate degree, Early Childhood/Mild Intervention (non-license) and Preschool-Grade 3/Mild Intervention teaching license [P-3/MI].

Indiana Early Childhood Child Care Administrator Certificate

The Indiana Early Childhood Program Administrator Certificate awarded by T.E.A.C.H. Indiana indicates the effective administration of early care and education programs. Through the completion of course work and clinical experiences, child care professionals are able to demonstrate their competency in five areas: pedagogical, organizational systems, human resources, collaboration, and public policy.

Kindergarten-Grade 6 (non-licensure)

Kindergarten-Grade 6 Education Associate Degree

The Kindergarten-Grade 6 Education Associate Degree prepares students to assist in teaching children in regular education settings. Generally students with this degree are in the role of a paraeducator or paraprofessional.

The Kindergarten-Grade 6 Education Associate Degree is often considered a “stepping stone” for students who wish to continue their studies for a Kindergarten-Grade 6 Education baccalaureate degree and a teaching license. Two bachelor’s degree programs are built on the K-Grade 6 associate degree, Kindergarten-Grade 6 with Minor and Kindergarten-Grade 6/Mild Intervention.